How One State’s Public Health Defunding Led to Vaccination Chaos
ST. LOUIS — Missourians have driven hours to find vaccines in rural counties — at least those with cars and the time. Tens of thousands […]
Vaccines
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Getting Down to Work at HHS
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. As questions swirl about the covid vaccine made by AstraZeneca, public health experts are worried […]
AstraZeneca updates Covid-19 vaccine data, now showing 76% efficacy
AstraZeneca’s latest efficacy data for its Covid-19 vaccine are down slightly from the 79% it previously reported. The most recent data will form the basis […]
Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say. It’s Not an ‘Excuse’ for Current Medical Racism.
For months, journalists, politicians and health officials — including New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Dr. Anthony Fauci — have invoked the infamous Tuskegee syphilis […]
Inmates’ Distrust of Prison Health Care Fuels Distrust of Covid Vaccines
One November night in a Missouri prison, Charles Graham woke his cellmate of more than a dozen years, Frank Flanders, saying he couldn’t breathe. Flanders […]
COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Access for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness: Key Issues to Consider
This brief explores issues related to risks related to COVID-19, vaccine priority in state plans, and other policy options that affect access to vaccines for […]
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine data may have ‘outdated information,’ NIH cautions
Federal health authorities say safety observers are concerned AstraZeneca did not release complete information about the efficacy of its Covid-18 vaccine. The company responded by […]
ViewPoints Interview: SiO2’s Lawrence Ganti Shares Insight on the Efforts to Scale Up the Manufacturing of Vials for COVID-19 Vaccines
In an interview with PharmaShots, Lawrence Ganti, President & Chief Business Officer at SiO2 Materials Science shared his views on the efforts to scale up […]
Doubts emerge over AZ’s ‘outdated’ US vaccine trial data
AstraZeneca has been rebuked by a US health authority after a trial monitoring board said data published from a large study of its COVID-19 vaccine […]
‘An Arm and a Leg’: In Vaccinating Philadelphia, A Mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. In Philadelphia, the good, the bad and the ugly have all been on vivid display in the […]
‘Press 1 for English’: Vaccination Sign-Ups Prove Daunting for Speakers of Other Languages
In late February, a week after Virginia launched a centralized website and call center for covid-19 vaccine preregistration, Zowee Aquino alerted the state to a […]
Ya te has vacunado contra covid. ¿Y ahora qué?
El esfuerzo de vacunación contra covid en este país ha sido un parto doloroso: problemas de registro, mala comunicación, datos incorrectos y un escaso suministro […]
AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine is 79% effective; FDA submission on the way
AstraZeneca reported that its Covid-19 vaccine was 79% effective at preventing severe infection and 100% effective at preventing hospitalization. The company expects to file a […]
Building confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine through education
Throughout the COVID-19 vaccine research and development process, the biopharmaceutical industry has worked to uphold the highest standards of research, clinical testing and manufacturing.
In America, Covid Vaccine Eligibility Is a ‘Crazy Quilt’ of State Rules
In North Carolina, the nation’s leading tobacco producer, any adult who has smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime can now be vaccinated against […]
Some Dream — Others Scheme — To Find a Vaccine Before Spring Break
Hawaii, Florida, Seattle and the South of France are on the minds of New York City college students. Those are some of the destinations that […]
So You’re Vaccinated Against Covid. Now What?
As you surely know, this country’s covid vaccination effort has been plagued by major birth pangs: registration snafus, poor communication, faulty data and a scant […]
Blue Shield Spent Years Cultivating a Relationship with Newsom. It Got the State Vaccine Contract.
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom was just making a name for himself as mayor of San Francisco in 2005 when Blue Shield of California wrote him […]
The Case for Donating US Covid Vaccines Overseas
A Senate committee grilled federal officials about the shortage of vaccines to protect Americans against a pandemic virus. Two months later, the U.S. public had […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: ACA Packs More Benefits — And More Confusion
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. The covid relief bill signed by President Joe Biden a week ago includes billions of […]
Landmark Covid Relief Law Pumps More Than $100 Billion Into Public Health
Acknowledging that chronic underfunding of public health contributed significantly to the nation’s fragmented response to the coronavirus pandemic, Democrats included more than $100 billion in […]
‘Super-Sized’ Vaccine Clinic Offers Food Workers Some Relief
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Cristina Davila wasn’t used to being happy about waiting in line. As a server at the Navy Proof Restaurant and Bar, […]
Oxford vaccines spinout Vaccitech raises $168M, laying groundwork for an IPO
The Series B round of funding for University of Oxford spinout Vaccitech includes the type of financial backers that could support an IPO. While Vaccitech […]
Covid Cases Plummet 83% Among Nursing Home Staffers Despite Vaccine Hesitancy
Joan Phillips, a certified nursing assistant in a Florida nursing home, loved her job but dreaded the danger of going to work in the pandemic. […]
Harris Poll Finds Large Boost in Pharma Industry Reputation
As the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out gains in intensity, it has become common to hear people toss out the names of pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Moderna […]
Journalists Explore Covid Relief Bill and Vaccine Issues
Chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed how the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill will help bolster the Affordable Care Act with “PBS NewsHour” on Wednesday. […]
A Look at How Medicaid Agencies Are Assisting with the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out
As of February 2021, there are three COVID-19 vaccines approved for emergency use in the U.S. and states are playing a central role in their […]
‘Explained by KHN’: Consumer Concerns About the Covid Vaccines
The twists and turns of the American health system can sometimes leave people lost, confused and looking for answers. We’ve created a new video series […]
To Extract More Doses per Vial, Vaccinators Put Squeeze on FDA to Relax Vaccine Handling Advice
President Joe Biden has promised enough covid vaccine to immunize every willing adult by June 1. But right now, the gap between supply and demand […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Expanding the ACA in an Unpredicted Way
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. For the first time since its enactment in 2010, the Affordable Care Act is slated […]
What’s the best approach to patient communication for Covid-19 vaccines? [Sponsored]
A vaccine communication playbook developed by WELL™ Health offers guidance to providers on how to meet the communication challenges to ensure patients get both doses […]
Vaccine Altruists Find Appointments for Those Who Can’t
This story also ran on KCET. It can be republished for free. Ana Guevara was determined to get a covid vaccine for her mother, 85-year-old […]
High Obesity Rates in Southern States Magnify Covid Threat
In January, as Mississippi health officials planned for their incoming shipments of covid-19 vaccine, they assessed the state’s most vulnerable: health care workers, of course, […]
Meet the Retired Nurse Who Could Give Covid Shots But Couldn’t Get One
Martha Gallagher, a 75-year-old retired school nurse, wanted to volunteer for the Delaware Medical Reserve Corps to administer covid-19 vaccines. Use Our Content It can […]
Early COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Through Community Health Centers Are Reaching People of Color
More than half of those who received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine through a community health center were people of color, suggesting that […]
Are Health Centers Facilitating Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations?
This analysis examines the extent to which early vaccination efforts through community health centers are reaching people of color using data from the federal government’s […]
How are States Addressing Racial Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts?
This brief reviews information available through state websites and publicly available vaccine distribution plans to provide greater insight into how states are addressing equity through […]
What Childhood Vaccine Rates Can, and Can’t, Teach Us About Covid Vaccines
Polls show Americans are increasingly interested in getting vaccinated against covid-19, but such surveys are largely national, leaving a big question: When the vaccines become […]
Pfizer’s Newest Vaccine Plant Has Persistent Mold Issues, History of Recalls
Pfizer’s management knew last year there was “a mold issue” at the Kansas facility now slated to produce the drugmaker’s urgently needed covid-19 vaccine, according […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor Probes Americans’ Experiences Trying to Sign Up for a Vaccine and to Find Relevant Information
Many Relied on Another Person’s Help to Try to Get a Vaccine Appointment As many states and local authorities ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination efforts, […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: Experiences With Vaccine Access And Information Needs
This report shows about half over the age of 65 say they have already received at least one dose of the vaccine or have scheduled […]
Ouch! Needle-Phobic People Scarred by So Many Images of Covid Shots
Each night it’s the same. Story after story on the TV news is about the covid vaccination effort, and they are all illustrated with footage […]
Behind The Byline: Reporting Road Trip
KHN has never been busier ― and health coverage has never been more vital. The Behind The Byline series on YouTube and Instagram TV offers […]
In Alabama, South Carolina and Louisiana, CVS Vaccine Appointments Go Unfilled
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Last week, as covid vaccine appointment slots were snapped up within an hour at CVS stores […]
Biden’s Criticism of Trump Team’s Vaccine Contracts Is a Stretch
“When I came into office, the prior administration had contracted for not nearly enough vaccine to cover adults in America. We rectified that.” — President […]
On Vacci-Dating: Singles Seem Enamored of Sharing Vaccination Status Online. Is That Wise?
As cold weather descended upon Washington, D.C., last fall, I deleted my dating apps. I had tried a few video-chat dates when the pandemic was […]
Journalists Dissect Covid Vaccines and Variants
KHN correspondent Rachana Pradhan discussed vaccine production and supply chains on KERA’s “Think” with host Krys Boyd, C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” and PBS’ “NewsHour Weekend.” She […]
Intellectual property is the key to vaccine development, manufacturing and technology sharing
Earlier today, 31 PhRMA board members signed a letter to President Joe Biden applauding the Administration’s accelerating COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but also warning against efforts […]
California’s Vaccine Appointment Website Has Glitches. No Surprise?
This story also ran on San Diego Union Tribune. It can be republished for free. California rolled out a statewide covid vaccination website this week […]
In rebuke of One Medical’s alleged vaccine antics, CA counties sever relationship
Several California counties and Washington state dropped One Medical as a partner in distributing vaccines after reports that it let people who weren’t eligible for […]
Firefighters — ‘Health Care Providers on a Truck’ — Signal Pandemic Burnout
This story also ran on KCUR. It can be republished for free. Tim Dupin thought — or at least hoped — that Missouri firefighters, paramedics […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Good and Not-So-Good News on Covid
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. There’s good news and bad news on covid-19 this week. On the one hand, several […]
Kaiser Permanente, Big Player in California Vaccine Effort, Has Had Trouble Vaccinating Own Members
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. As managed-care giant Kaiser Permanente assumes a prominent role in California’s new covid-19 vaccination strategy, it […]
How industry collaboration and partnerships are supporting COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing
Across the industry, biopharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to meet the demands of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing. Companies are working to source needed raw […]
To Help Farmworkers Get Covid Tests and Vaccine, Build Trust and a Safety Net
This story is part of a reporting partnership that includes NPR, Illinois Public Media and KHN. It can be republished for free. With more than 20 million acres […]
Accidentally Trashed, Thawed or Expired: Reports of Covid Vaccine Spoilage
As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste. And it’s more than just a handful at […]
Reopening of Long-Term Care Facilities Is ‘an Absolute Necessity for Our Well-Being’
For nearly a year, nursing homes and assisted living centers have been mostly closed to visitors. Now, it’s time for them to open back up […]
THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us, A New Campaign By Black Health Care Workers for Black People about the COVID-19 Vaccines
March 4, 2021 – THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us. is a new campaign to provide Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccines […]
Rechazan a cuidadores familiares en sitios de vacunación contra covid de California
En California, la confusión y la comunicación fallida han provocado que algunos padres elegibles y cuidadores familiares de personas con discapacidades sean rechazados en los […]
In California, Caregivers of People With Disabilities Are Being Turned Away at COVID Vaccine Sites
This story is part of a partnership that includes KPCC, NPR and KHN. It can be republished for free. In California, confusion and botched communication […]
Rural Americans in Pharmacy Deserts Hurting for Covid Vaccines
This story also ran on CNN. It can be republished for free. As the Biden administration accelerates a plan to use pharmacies to distribute covid-19 […]
Biden invokes federal law to broker Merck, J&J Covid vaccine manufacturing alliance
President Biden used the Defense Production Act to direct Merck to convert two of its facilities into production sites for Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine. […]
Novavax preps to meet global demand, plans capacity for 2B Covid vaccine doses
Novavax says it’s building up its manufacturing capacity now to be ready to ship Covid-19 vaccine globally as emergency authorizations are granted in coming months. […]
Readers and Tweeters Dispense Timely Advice for Difficult Times
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. How […]
Many Nonelderly People With Disabilities Face COVID-19 Risks Similar to Those of the Elderly in Nursing Homes, But Do Not Have Equal Footing When it Comes to Vaccine Priority
While the toll of COVID-19 on nursing home residents has been well documented, less noticed has been the experience of nonelderly people with disabilities who […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Access for People with Disabilities
This issue brief presents current state-level data about COVID-19 cases and deaths in settings that primarily serve nonelderly people with disabilities and summarizes available research […]
Vaccine Confidence Isn’t The Main Obstacle To Reaching Herd Immunity
In this Axios column, Drew Altman paints a more optimistic picture of the prospects for getting to herd immunity as vaccine confidence grows, but underscores […]
Black Churches Fill a Unique Role in Combating Vaccine Fears
This story also ran on The Mercury News. It can be republished for free. In the hospital with covid-19 in December, Lavina Wafer tired of […]
Connecticut Is Doling Out Vaccines Based Strictly on Age. It’s Simpler, but Is it Fair?
With covid vaccines expected to remain scarce into early spring, Connecticut has scrapped its complicated plans to prioritize immunizations for people under 65 with certain […]
FDA authorizes third Covid-19 vaccine, J&J pledges 20M shots by month’s end
Johnson & Johsnon’s Covid-19 vaccine is now the third one granted FDA emergency authorization. The company expects to deliver enough vials to for vaccinating more […]
J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine gets vote of confidence from FDA advisory panel
The committee voted 22-0 on the question of whether the benefits of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine outweigh its risks. FDA emergency use authorization would […]
Most Americans Now Say They’ve Gotten At Least One Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine or Want to Get Vaccinated As Soon As Possible, with Enthusiasm Rising Across Racial, Ethnic and Partisan Groups
While Enthusiasm Rises, a Persistent Minority Say They Definitely Will Not Get Vaccinated; Republicans, Rural Residents, and Essential Workers Outside Health Care Are Most Reluctant […]
States Have Made Progress in Vaccinating Older Adults Against COVID-19 in Recent Weeks, But No State Has Vaccinated At Least Half of its Older Population
Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia have vaccinated at least one-third of their residents who are 65 and older against COVID-19, an updated KFF analysis […]
Journalists Weigh In on Biden’s HHS Pick
KHN senior correspondent Noam Levey discussed Xavier Becerra’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with KQED’s “Forum” on Tuesday. Click […]
Why AstraZeneca and J&J’s Vaccines, In Use the World Over, Are Still on Hold in America
This story also ran on Fortune. It can be republished for free. The World Health Organization greenlighted emergency use of AstraZeneca and Oxford’s covid-19 vaccine […]
As Covid Surged, Vaccines Came Too Late for at Least 400 Medical Workers
This story also ran on The Guardian. It can be republished for free. As health care workers in the U.S. began lining up for their […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: February 2021
The Latest KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor finds a growing share of U.S. adults say they have already gotten at least one dose of the vaccine […]
Vaccinating Older Adults in the US Against COVID-19: A Work in Progress
This analysis examines COVID-19 vaccination rates among older adults in states that report these data at the person-level. It also looks at the change in […]
Coming together to fight COVID-19: A conversation with Paul Perreault, CEO and Managing Director of CSL
This year, our industry has been working around the clock to combat the COVID-19 virus, including developing effective therapeutics to treat COVID-19 and vaccines to […]
Key Issues to Watch for Justice-Involved Populations: COVID-19, Vaccines, & Medicaid
This issue brief explores the impact of COVID-19 on justice-involved populations, examines how states have prioritized these populations for vaccination, and highlights the significance of […]
COVID-19 Cases and Deaths Among Nursing Home Residents Have Declined Markedly Following the Introduction of Vaccines
The number of residents contracting and dying of COVID-19 in nursing homes has declined markedly following the introduction of vaccination efforts in long-term care facilities, […]
Is the End of the Long-Term Care Crisis Within Sight? New COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities Are Dropping
This analysis compares trends in new COVID-19 cases and deaths among nursing facility residents with trends in all other new COVID-19 cases and deaths excluding […]
Clover Biopharma adds $230M as Covid-19 vaccine heads to pivotal test
The protein-based Covid-19 vaccine from Clover Biopharmaceuticals has distribution and storage advantages compared to messenger RNA vaccines. If the vaccine succeeds in a Phase 2/3 […]
After Billions of Dollars and Dozens of Wartime Declarations, Why Are Vaccines Still in Short Supply?
This story also ran on Fortune. It can be republished for free. The U.S. government has invested billions of dollars in manufacturing, used a wartime […]
Calling All Vaccinators: Closing the Next Gap in Covid Supply and Demand
This story also ran on NBC News. It can be republished for free. Beating back covid right now comes down to balancing supply and demand. […]
Growing Gaps in COVID-19 Vaccinations among Hispanic People
This policy watch piece highlights the potential challenges surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations among Hispanic people, whose health and finances have been extremely hard hit by the […]
Fighting variants of COVID-19
As the world continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the biopharmaceutical industry is working around the clock to develop and manufacture safe and effective […]
Countless Homebound Patients Still Wait for Covid Vaccine Despite Seniors’ Priority
This story also ran on CNN. It can be republished for free. Opening another front in the nation’s response to the pandemic, medical centers and […]
The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. Posting about their day is a regular practice for Generations Y and […]
Feds OK’d Export of Millions of N95 Masks as U.S. Workers Cried for More
This story also ran on CNN. It can be republished for free. In the midst of a national shortage of N95 masks, the U.S. government […]
Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA to approve freezer temp change for Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech say they have data supporting two-week storage of their vaccine at temperatures found in medical-grade freezers. They say FDA approval of an […]
West Africa prepares for Ebola vaccination program
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, West Africa is facing a new outbreak of Ebola. A global emergency stockpile of Ebola vaccine is being deployed to curb […]
Journalists Field Questions on Covid Coverage
KHN Montana correspondent Katheryn Houghton discussed Thursday on Newsy how covid’s impact on disabled group housing isn’t tracked. Click here to watch Houghton on Newsy […]
Spurred by Pandemic, Little Shell Tribe Fast-Tracks Its Health Service Debut
This story also ran on Time. It can be republished for free. Linda Watson draped a sweater with the words “Little Shell Chippewa Tribe” over […]
To Vaccinate Veterans, Health Care Workers Must Cross Mountains, Plains and Tundra
This story also ran on Time. It can be republished for free. A Learjet 31 took off before daybreak from Helena Regional Airport in Montana, […]
Companies Pan for Marketing Gold in Vaccines
This story also ran on NBC News. It can be republished for free. For a decade, Jennifer Crow has taken care of her elderly parents, […]
What Excites You Most About the Life Sciences Industry in 2021?
We have looked back at some of the biggest advances in 2020, but it’s a new year and time to look ahead, so we asked […]
New Analysis: Updated State Data Continues To Show Wide Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Rates by Race/Ethnicity
KFF has an updated analysis of state-reported data as of February 16, 2021 on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths by race/ethnicity. New to the analysis […]
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity
KFF is collecting and analyzing data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race/ethnicity to gain increased insight who is receiving the vaccine and whether some groups are […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Open Enrollment, One More Time
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. An estimated 9 million Americans eligible for free or reduced premium health insurance under the […]
Daily COVID-19 Vaccinations Could Nearly Double by the End of March if Supply Keeps Up
This policy watch looks at the expected ramp up in vaccine supply, and what this could mean for increasing the number of people getting vaccinated.
El discurso anti inmigrante complica la vacunación contra covid en estados del sur
En el este de Tennessee, los médicos han visto de primera mano cómo una política de inmigración dura puede afectar la salud y el bienestar […]
Family Caregivers, Routinely Left Off Vaccine Lists, Worry What Would Happen ‘If I Get Sick’
Robin Davidson entered the lobby of Houston Methodist Hospital, where her 89-year-old father, Joe, was being treated for a flare-up of congestive heart failure. This […]
Vaccines Go Mobile to Keep Seniors From Slipping Through the Cracks
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. ANTIOCH, Calif. — A mobile “strike team” is bringing vaccines to some of Northern California’s most […]
Anti-Immigrant Vitriol Complicates Vaccine Rollout in Southern States
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. In eastern Tennessee, doctors have seen firsthand how a hard-line immigration policy […]
Can Pfizer and Moderna End the Pandemic by Sharing Their Vaccine Designs? It’s Not that Simple
“Pfizer and Moderna could share their design with dozens of other pharma companies who stand ready to produce their vaccines and end the pandemic.” — […]
This Week in Coronavirus: February 5 to February 11
During the 55th week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world is at nearly 108 million COVID-19 cases. The U.S. […]
In Search of the Shot
Too little covid vaccine and too great a demand: That’s what KHN readers from around the country detail in their often exasperating quest to snag […]
Journalists Broach Topics From Vaccines and Super Bowl to True Love
KHN senior correspondent Julie Appleby discussed Hillsdale Hospital and the complications of covid-19 vaccine distribution with Michigan Radio’s “Stateside” on Feb. 4. Click here to […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: All About Budget Reconciliation
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. President Joe Biden has said he still wants a bipartisan bill to provide the next […]
Vaccine Equity Is ‘North Star,’ Feds Say, and Clinics Are Key to Fair Distribution
This story is from a partnership that includes NPR, Nashville Public Radio and KHN. It can be republished for free. Mary Barnett is one of […]
Does Nutritional Yeast Trigger Crohn’s Disease?
Is the exaggerated reaction of many Crohn’s disease patients to baker’s, brewer’s, and nutritional yeast just a consequence of their inflamed leaky gut, or might […]
Tech Companies Mobilize to Schedule Vaccine Appointments, But Often Fall Short
This story also ran on Fortune. It can be republished for free. On Jan. 14 at 8:43 p.m., Patrick McKenzie tweeted a plea for tech […]
Seeing Others Vaccinated May Be The Best Cure For Vaccine Hesitancy
As the number of vaccinations increases, vaccine hesitancy will decrease, says Drew Altman, because knowing someone who has been vaccinated without adverse effects is a […]
Farmworker Camps to Urban Tent Cities: Tailoring Vaccine Info to Where It’s Most Needed
This story also ran on The Charlotte Observer. It can be republished for free. Kim Wagenaar has been preparing to bring covid-19 vaccines to western […]
Biden Wants to Partner with Health Centers to Promote More Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
We examine the Biden administration’s proposal to partner with community health centers to speed up vaccinations, especially in hard-to-reach populations.
Scalise’s Claim That Unauthorized Immigrants Are Getting Priority for Vaccination Misses the Point
“Now he [Biden] is saying that people who came here illegally can jump ahead of other Americans who have been waiting to get the vaccine.” […]
Vaccine Hesitancy vs. Vaccine Refusal: Nursing Home Staffers Say There’s a Difference
This story also ran on NPR. It can be republished for free. CONCORD, N.C. — It had been months since Tremellia Hobbs had an excuse […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: In Their Own Words
This report summarizes the public’s response to a series of open-ended questions aimed at better understanding people’s concerns around receiving a COVID-19 vaccine and the […]
At This Early Stage of the COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out, Most Older Adults Have Not Yet Been Vaccinated As Supply Remains Limited
This analysis looks at vaccination rates among older adults at the state level, and the share of all vaccines administered that have been given to […]
Por qué Estados Unidos subestima las reinfecciones por covid
Kaitlyn Romoser contrajo covid-19 por primera vez en marzo, probablemente en un viaje a Dinamarca y Suecia, justo cuando se empezaba a comprender el alcance […]
10 patient communication tips for hospitals in the age of Covid-19 [Sponsored]
A new playbook from WELL™ Health offers hospitals a roadmap during this public health crisis for providing efficient and timely patient communication including appointments, virtual […]
CureVac Collaborate with UK Government to Develop Vaccines Against SARS-CoV-2 variants
Shots: The collaboration combines expertise, resources and technology from both parties to develop and manufacture variant vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 variants. CureVac is expected to supply […]
California’s Smallest County Makes Big Vaccination Gains
This story also ran on Los Angeles Times. It can be republished for free. WOODFORDS, Calif. — In the winter, the roughly three-hour drive from […]
Schools Walk the Tightrope Between Ideal Safety and the Reality of Covid
California mom Megan Bacigalupi has had enough. She wants her kindergartner and second grader back in their Oakland classrooms. This story also ran on USA […]
Why the U.S. Is Underestimating Covid Reinfection
Kaitlyn Romoser first caught covid-19 in March, likely on a trip to Denmark and Sweden, just as the scope of the pandemic was becoming clear. […]
What Were the Biggest Advances in Life Sciences in 2020?
As we settle into a new year, it’s always good to take a moment to consider what was accomplished in the previous one. That’s why […]
What Does a Multi-Dose Series Mean for the COVID-19 Vaccination Effort?
This issue brief examines key issues related to multi-dose vaccination series generally as well as issues specific to COVID-19.
Journalists Explore Inefficiency and Inequities of Vaccine Rollout
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber spoke about the covid-19 vaccine rollout for WAMU’s “1A” on Jan. 29. Click here to hear Weber on WAMU KHN […]
The State of Vaccine Supply: ‘Opaque.’ Unpredictable. ‘Hard to Pin Down.’
Even as the pace of vaccination against covid-19 has steadily accelerated — hitting an average of 1.3 million doses a day in the last days […]
FDA Authorizes Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Date: March 22, 2021 Issue #: 1620 Summary: On February 27, 2021, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Johnson & Johnson […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: Covid and Kids
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. Nearly a year into the pandemic, many public schools are still closed to in-person instruction. […]
mRNA: the Higgs boson of modern medicine?
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule, which is complementary to the DNA strands of a gene. It plays a prominent role in the process […]
‘Cruel’ Digital Race For Vaccines Leaves Many Seniors Behind
With millions of older Americans eligible for covid-19 vaccines and limited supplies, many continue to describe a frantic and frustrating search to secure a shot, […]
Data as of February 1 on State Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity
Updated analysis of state-reported data as of February 1, 2021 on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths by race/ethnicity is now available. Based on nearly half […]
Cien millones de vacunas contra covid en 100 días no nos hará volver a la normalidad
El 30 de abril se cumplirán los primeros 100 días de mandato del presidente Joe Biden. Este es un punto de referencia que los presidentes […]
Vaccine Monitor: Where People are Getting Information About COVID-19 Vaccinations
Additional Data Available Through Online Vaccine Monitor Dashboard As vaccination efforts ramp up across the country, the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor examines where the public […]
Disipando información errónea y mitos sobre las vacunas en la región agrícola de California
Este artículo también fue publicado por Radio Bilingüe. It can be republished for free. MECCA, Calif. — El polvo hace remolinos en el aire mientras […]
Dispelling Vaccine Misinformation and Myths in California’s Breadbasket
This story also ran on Radio Bilingue. It can be republished for free. MECCA, Calif. — Dust swirled in the air as Luz Gallegos parked […]
In Austin, Some Try to Address Vaccine Inequity, but a Broad Plan Is Elusive
Communities of color have been among the hardest hit during the pandemic. But advocates in Texas say those communities are likely to have a harder […]
100 Million Covid Shots in 100 Days Doesn’t Get Us Back to Normal
April 30 will mark the end of the first 100 days of President Joe Biden’s tenure. That’s a benchmark presidents often set for making good […]
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity
KFF is collecting and analyzing data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race/ethnicity to gain increased insight who is receiving the vaccine and whether some groups are […]
In Philadelphia, a Scandal Erupts Over Vaccination Startup Led by 22-Year-Old
It started as a group of college friends who wanted to help during the pandemic. They had tech skills, so they used 3D printers to […]
With Demand Far Exceeding Supply, It Matters That People Are Jumping the Vaccine Line
This story also ran on The New York Times. It can be republished for free. The Biden administration’s much-needed national strategy to end the covid-19 […]
Gilead’s Gritstone vaccine deal adds yet another shot on goal for HIV cure
The therapeutic vaccine will be based on Gritstone Oncology’s technology and will use antigens from Gilead Sciences. It’s the latest in a string of partnerships […]
Head-Scratching Over Newsom’s Choice of Blue Shield to Lead Vaccination Push
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, struggling to salvage a once-bright political future dimmed by his mishandling of […]
Adultos mayores sin familia o amigos quedan atrás en la carrera por vacunarse
Adultos mayores hispanos quedan rezagados en la carrera por vacunarse contra covid Está surgiendo una brecha entre los que tienen recursos y los que no, […]
When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. When getting vaccinated against covid-19, there’s no sense being picky. You should take the first authorized […]
Older Adults Without Family or Friends Lag in Race to Get Vaccines
A divide between “haves” and “have-nots” is emerging as older adults across the country struggle to get covid-19 vaccines. Use Our Content It can be […]
How a Bounty of Vaccines Flooded a Small Hospital and Its Nearby College
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. When administrators at Hillsdale College, a conservative liberal-arts school in Michigan, heard […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 22 to January 28
During the 53rd week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the world surpassed 100 million COVID-19 cases, with the United States […]
Novavax’s COVID-19 shot effective against UK strain
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine could be added to the UK’s growing arsenal of shots against the disease after it showed 89.3% efficacy in a late-stage trial. […]
Journalists Stay on Top of Rocky Vaccine Rollout
California Healthline senior correspondent Anna Maria Barry-Jester discussed California’s rocky covid-19 vaccine rollout with KALW’s “Your Call” on Wednesday. Click here to hear Barry-Jester on […]
As Vaccine Rollout Expands, Black Americans Still Left Behind
Black Americans are still receiving covid vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans even as the chaotic rollout reaches more people, according to a […]
Vaccination Chaos Fuels Push to Recall Newsom
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. Joyce Hanson was thrilled when she heard Gov. Gavin Newsom announce Jan. […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The Long Road to Unwinding Trump Health Policies
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. Thursday was “health day” in President Joe Biden’s sprint to launch his presidency, and he […]
Can the US Keep Covid Variants in Check? Here’s What It Takes
The covid-19 variants that have emerged in the United Kingdom, Brazil, South Africa and now Southern California are eliciting two notably distinct responses from U.S. […]
At Colorado’s Rural Edges, Vaccines Help Assisted Living Homes Crack Open the Doors
Bingo is back in the dining room. In-person visits have returned, too, though with masks and plexiglass. The Haven Assisted Living Facility’s residents are even […]
Huge Gaps in Vaccine Data Make It Next to Impossible to Know Who Got the Shots
As they rush to vaccinate millions of Americans, health officials are struggling to collect critically important information — such as race, ethnicity and occupation — […]
Encuesta: casi la mitad de los adultos ahora quiere vacunarse contra covid lo antes posible
La renuencia de los estadounidenses a vacunarse contra covid-19 está disminuyendo, según una encuesta publicada el miércoles 27 de enero. Casi la mitad de los […]
Mistrust in medical research: a patient perspective
In medical research, trust has traditionally been hard-fought for. Terms like “lab rats” and “guinea pigs” are often used in conversations about clinical trials. For […]
If I Have Cancer, Dementia or MS, Should I Get the Covid Vaccine?
As public demand grows for limited supplies of covid-19 vaccines, questions remain about the vaccines’ appropriateness for older adults with various illnesses. Among them are […]
Remdesivir, Given to Half of Hospitalized Covid Patients in U.S., Is Big Win for Gilead — Boosted by Taxpayers
It was the end of April — just as the U.S. confirmed its millionth covid-19 case and 50,000 deaths — when White House adviser Dr. […]
Poll: Nearly Half of American Adults Now Want the Covid Vaccine — ASAP
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Americans’ reluctance to get vaccinated for covid-19 is waning, according to a poll released Wednesday. Nearly […]
Vaccine Monitor: Nearly Half of the Public Wants to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine as Soon as They Can or Has Already Been Vaccinated, Up across Racial and Ethnic Groups Since December
Most Convincing Messages to Promote Vaccination Highlight Effectiveness at Preventing Illness and a Return to Normal Life; Hearing about Rare Allergic Reactions and Side Effects […]
Racial Diversity within COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials: Key Questions and Answers
This brief reviews why racial diversity within COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials is important, discusses the barriers to participation in clinical trials among people of color, […]
Por qué ni siquiera la presión presidencial podría acelerar las vacunas contra covid
Miles de estadounidenses están muriendo a causa de covid-19, pero los esfuerzos para aumentar la producción de vacunas que potencialmente salvan vidas están en un […]
How Quickly We Need To Ramp Up Vaccinations To Get To Herd Immunity
Debate about how many vaccinations are needed by when has been in the news. Drew Altman lays it out in his latest column.
Big Business Boosts Vaccine Effort, but It’s ‘Complex Choreography’ to Get Shots in Arms
This story is part of a partnership that includes NPR and KHN. It can be republished for free. As states await the promise of a renewed […]
‘We’re Not Controlling It in Our Schools’: Covid Safety Lapses Abound Across US
Computer science teacher Suzy Lebo saw covid-19 dangers frequently in her Indiana high school: classes with about 30 students sitting less than 18 inches apart. […]
Why Even Presidential Pressure Might Not Get More Vaccine to Market Faster
Americans are dying of covid-19 by the thousands, but efforts to ramp up production of potentially lifesaving vaccines are hitting a brick wall. Vaccine makers […]
Activistas antivacunas difunden falsas teorías de que las dosis de covid son letales
Los grupos antivacunas están explotando el sufrimiento y la muerte de las personas que se enferman después de recibir la vacuna contra covid, lo que […]
Estados permiten contratar profesionales de salud extranjeros por la pandemia
Cuando los hospitales de todo el país luchan contra la nueva ola de la pandemia, no son camas ni ventiladores lo que escasean. Son las […]
Anti-Vaccine Activists Peddle Theories That Covid Shots Are Deadly, Undermining Vaccination
Anti-vaccine groups are exploiting the suffering and death of people who happen to fall ill after receiving a covid shot, threatening to undermine the largest […]
Amid Covid Health Worker Shortage, Foreign-Trained Professionals Sit on Sidelines
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. As hospitals nationwide struggle with the latest covid-19 surge, it’s not so much beds or ventilators […]
Vaccine Ramp-Up Squeezes Covid Testing and Tracing
This story also ran on Los Angeles Times. It can be republished for free. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, under growing pressure to jump-start a faltering […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 15 to January 21
During the 52nd week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the U.S. surpassed 24.6 million total cases and 410,100 deaths due […]
New Resources Track State Vaccinations by Race/Ethnicity and Examine Demographics of Health Workers
A new Policy Watch, Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity, explores the latest state-reported data on vaccination by race/ethnicity available on […]
Nearly 6 in 10 Older Americans Don’t Know When or Where They Can Get a COVID-19 Vaccine; Black and Hispanic Adults among the Groups Least Likely to Have Enough Information
Despite Optimism about COVID-19 Vaccines in the Future, Half Say They are Frustrated with the Current Situation and Nearly a Quarter are Angry While older […]
Covid Vaccine Rollout Leaves Most Older Adults Confused Where to Get Shots
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Over a month into a massive vaccination program, most older Americans report they don’t know where […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: January 2021
This KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor report finds many people, including older adults and essential workers, do not have enough information about where and when to […]
Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity
Across states, data to understand access to and uptake of the vaccine by race/ethnicity and other demographic factors will be central to efforts to ensure […]
The COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Line Continues to Change as States Make Further Updates
This analysis updates the approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines based on revised federal guidance and balance the […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The Biden Health Agenda
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. President Joe Biden wasted no time getting down to work. Among the raft of executive […]
Key Characteristics of Health Care Workers and Implications for COVID-19 Vaccination
This analysis provides an overview of demographic characteristics and health insurance coverage of health care workers with direct patient contact, including those working in hospital […]
Door to Door in Miami’s Little Havana to Build Trust in Testing, Vaccination
This story is part of a partnership that includes NPR, WLRN and KHN. It can be republished for free. Little Havana is a neighborhood in Miami that, […]
Biden Takes the Reins, Calls for a United Front Against Covid and Other Threats
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Joe Biden on Wednesday took the oath to become the 46th president of the United States, […]
Biden prometió 100 millones de vacunas de covid en 100 días. No será fácil de cumplir
Está en la naturaleza de los candidatos presidenciales y de los flamantes presidentes: prometer grandes cosas. Apenas unos meses antes de su juramentación en 1961, […]
Biden’s Covid Challenge: 100 Million Vaccinations in the First 100 Days. It Won’t Be Easy.
This story also ran on PolitiFact. It can be republished for free. It’s in the nature of presidential candidates and new presidents to promise big […]
Patients Fend for Themselves to Access Highly Touted Covid Antibody Treatments
By the time he tested positive for covid-19 on Jan. 12, Gary Herritz was feeling pretty sick. He suspects he was infected a week earlier, […]
Black Americans Are Getting Vaccinated at Lower Rates Than White Americans
Black Americans are receiving covid vaccinations at dramatically lower rates than white Americans in the first weeks of the chaotic rollout, according to a new […]
This Week in Coronavirus: January 8 to January 14
During the 51st week since the first coronavirus case appeared in the United States, the U.S. surpassed 23.3 million total cases and 388,700 deaths due […]
Covid: 5 razones para seguir usando máscara después de vacunarse
Como médica de emergencias, la doctora Eugenia South fue parte del primer grupo de personas en recibir la vacuna contra covid. Tuvo su segunda dosis […]
CVS and Walgreens Under Fire for Slow Pace of Vaccination in Nursing Homes
The effort to vaccinate some of the country’s most vulnerable residents against covid-19 has been slowed by a federal program that sends retail pharmacists into […]
Journalists Examine How Covid Polarizes Communities
California Healthline senior correspondent Anna Maria Barry-Jester discussed public health backlash on WABE’s “Did You Wash Your Hands?” on Jan. 5. Click here to hear […]
Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Dr. Monte Junker, an Oregon dentist, is waiting for his turn to get vaccinated for covid […]
5 Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated
As an emergency physician, Dr. Eugenia South was in the first group of people to receive a covid vaccine. She received her second dose last […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: On Capitol Hill, Actions Have Consequences
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. The reverberations from the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President […]
Most Hispanic Adults Lean Towards Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine, But Many Younger Adults are Hesitant
A new analysis of KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor survey data finds that most Hispanic adults across the country want to get a COVID-19 vaccine at […]
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Hispanic Adults
Based on data from the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor, this poll finding explores attitudes among Hispanic Americans toward the coronavirus and a generational gap in […]
Snowbirds complicate vaccine rollout
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Delicate Covid Vaccines Slow Rollout — Leading to Shots Given Out of Turn or, Worse, Wasted
For Heather Suri, a registered nurse in Virginia, the race to vaccinate Americans against covid has thrown up some unprecedented obstacles. The vaccines themselves are […]
California Counties ‘Flying the Plane as We Build It’ in a Plodding Vaccine Rollout
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. In these first lumbering weeks of the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, Dr. Julie Vaishampayan […]
Vaccination Disarray Leaves Seniors Confused About When They Can Get a Shot
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. For weeks, doctors’ phones have been ringing off the hook with anxious older patients on the […]
Immigrant Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Key Issues to Consider
This brief provides an overview of key issues to consider for reaching noncitizen immigrants as part of COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Feeling Left Out: Private Practice Doctors, Patients Wonder When It’s Their Turn for Vaccine
Dr. Andrew Carroll — a family doctor in Chandler, Arizona — wants to help his patients get immunized against covid, so he paid more than […]
Hospitals’ Rocky Rollout of Covid Vaccine Sparks Questions of Fairness
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. Last week, after finishing inoculations of some front-line hospital staff, Jupiter Medical Center was left with […]
Are You Old Enough to Get Vaccinated? In Tennessee, They’re Using the Honor System
In December, all states began vaccinating only health care workers and residents and staffers of nursing homes in the “phase 1A” priority group. But, since […]
We Need a Better Way Of Distributing the COVID-19 Vaccine. Here’s How To Do It.
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, KFF President Drew Altman calls for a simplification of the troubled COVID-19 vaccine distribution system.
The Challenge of Vaccine Hesitancy In Rural America
In his latest Axios column, Drew Altman looks at the challenge of vaccine hesitancy in rural America and its implications. One of them: a highly […]
California Budget Reflects ‘Pandemic-Induced Reality,’ Governor Says
USE OUR CONTENT It can be republished for free. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The coronavirus pandemic doomed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ambitious plans last year to combat […]
New Analysis Takes In-Depth Look at How States are Prioritizing Who Gets a COVID-19 Vaccine
A new KFF analysis examines the different approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines and balance the desire to […]
The COVID-19 “Vaccination Line”: An Update on State Prioritization Plans
This analysis examines the different approaches states are taking to manage the limited initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines and balance the desire to vaccinate those […]
Is Your Covid Vaccine Venue Prepared to Handle Rare, Life-Threatening Reactions?
As the rollout of covid-19 vaccines picks up across the U.S., moving from hospital distribution to pharmacies, pop-up sites and drive-thru clinics, health experts say […]
Mientras los vulnerables esperan, cónyuges de polٌíticos reciben la vacuna contra covid
Los suministros de vacunas contra covid-19 son escasos, por eso un panel asesor federal recomienda primero administrarlas a los trabajadores de salud, que mantienen en […]
KHN on the Air This Week
KHN Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Rosenthal discussed issues with the U.S. rollout of the covid-19 vaccines with NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and MSNBC’s “The Week With Joshua Johnson” […]
As the Vulnerable Wait, Some Political Leaders’ Spouses Get Covid Vaccines
With supplies of covid-19 vaccines scarce, a federal advisory panel recommends first putting shots into the arms of health care workers, who keep the nation’s […]
Merck KGaA Acquires AmpTec to Strengthen its mRNA Capabilities for Vaccines, Treatments and Diagnostics
Shots: The acquisition will integrate AmpTec’s PCR-based mRNA technology with Merck’s expertise in lipids manufacturing, providing combine offering across mRNA value chain The deal will […]
January 14 Web Event: A Shot in the Arm For Long-Term Care Facilities? Early Lessons from the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to High Priority Populations
With the pandemic taking a heavy toll among older Americans, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and most states have placed a high priority […]
Africa’s early success in fighting pandemic now at risk
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‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning
The post ‘What does this mean for us?’ People with developmental disabilities left out of vaccination planning appeared first on Healthy Debate.
Eureka! Two Vaccines Work — But What About the Also-Rans in the Pharma Arms Race?
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. As I prepared to get my shot in mid-December as part of […]
Pollution reduction: an all-inclusive vaccine
The post Pollution reduction: an all-inclusive vaccine appeared first on Healthy Debate.
5 trends that will shape healthcare in 2021
If there is any lesson to be drawn from 2020, it’s that making predictions for the year ahead is an act of hubris. Despite that, […]
Opening up real-time access to data via APIs could help streamline Covid-19 vaccination programs
An API-first approach supports low-code solutions, and that is of immense value to healthcare facilities right now.
Analysis: Some Said the Vaccine Rollout Would Be a ‘Nightmare.’ They Were Right.
This story also ran on The New York Times. It can be republished for free. WASHINGTON — Even before there was a vaccine, some seasoned […]
Moderna, Roche team up to track duration of Covid-19 protection after vaccination
Moderna is using a Roche antibody test in clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine. The test can measure the antibodies created through vaccination, offering a […]
As the Terror of COVID Struck, Health Care Workers Struggled to Survive. Thousands Lost the Fight.
This story also ran on The Guardian. It can be republished for free. Workers at Garfield Medical Center in suburban Los Angeles were on edge […]
COVID Vaccines Appear Safe and Effective, but Key Questions Remain
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. The recent rollout of two newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines is a bright ray of hope at […]
At Risk of Extinction, Black-Footed Ferrets Get Experimental COVID Vaccine
In late summer, as researchers accelerated the first clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines for humans, a group of scientists in Colorado worked to inoculate a […]
2020 in review: COVID-19 and patient centric clinical trials
The trials and tribulations of 2020 have brought the vital role of research, pharma, and biotech into sharp focus. But how has the push to […]
Inside the First Chaotic Days of the Effort to Vaccinate America
One tray of COVID-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer contains 975 doses — way too many for a rural hospital in Arkansas. But with the […]
With Few Takers for COVID Vaccine, DC Hospital CEO Takes ‘One for the Team’
This story also ran on Daily Beast. It can be republished for free. Administrators at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., were thrilled to be […]
FDA gives nod to Moderna vaccine for Covid-19
The company’s vaccine is the second approved for emergency use by the FDA. It is expected to pose fewer logistical challenges than the first, which […]
Federal Rules Protect People from Bills for the COVID-19 Vaccine
As the first doses of the new COVID-19 vaccine are delivered to health care workers and other early recipients, many Americans are eager to know […]
Gaps in Cost Sharing Protections for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment Could Spark Public Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccine Costs
In the issue brief, KFF experts highlight the laws and regulations that are in place to ensure access to free COVID-19 vaccines for individuals regardless […]
KHN on the Air This Week
KHN Midwest correspondent Lauren Weber discussed how the COVID-19 backlash undermines public health on Newsy on Thursday. Click here to watch Weber on Newsy Read […]
KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: All I Want for Christmas Is a COVID Relief Bill
Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen on SoundCloud. Congress appears to be inching ever closer to agreement on a long-delayed COVID-19 relief bill, […]
Voces confiables ayudan a inmigrantes a superar el temor a la vacuna contra COVID
MINNEAPOLIS.- Gloria Torres-Herbeck se aplica la vacuna contra la gripe cada temporada. Pero la maestra de 53 años de Rochester, Minnesota, aún no está convencida […]
Trusted Messengers May Help Disenfranchised Communities Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Use Our Content It can be republished for free. MINNEAPOLIS — Gloria Torres-Herbeck gets the flu vaccine every year, but the 53-year-old teacher in Rochester, […]
With Vaccine Delivery Imminent, Nursing Homes Must Make a Strong Pitch to Residents
Imagine this: Your elderly mother, who has dementia, is in a nursing home and COVID-19 vaccines are due to arrive in a week or two. […]
Readers and Tweeters Defend Front-Line Nurses and Blind Us With Science
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. […]
Lie of the Year: The Downplay and Denial of the Coronavirus
This story was produced in partnership with PolitiFact. It can be republished for free. A Florida taxi driver and his wife had seen enough conspiracy […]
Real Progress Is Possible On Vaccine Hesitancy
Drew Altman’s Axios column draws on data from the new KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor to assess where the country stands on vaccine hesitancy.
Pediatricians Want Kids to Be Part of COVID Vaccine Trials
If clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines aren’t expanded soon to include children, it’s unlikely that even kids in their teens will be vaccinated in time […]
KFF Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor to Track the Public’s Confidence in the Vaccine and Experiences for the Duration of the Pandemic
Republicans and Black Americans are More Likely to Be Hesitant but Even Among These Groups Reasons Vary KFF has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor […]
KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor: December 2020
This initial survey for the KFF COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor tracks the public’s attitudes and experiences with COVID-19 vaccinations, with a focus on sub-groups of Americans. […]
Desafío en hospitales: a qué trabajadores de salud vacunar primero contra COVID
Si existe una cita con el destino, está escrita en el calendario del doctor Taison Bell. Al mediodía del martes 15 de diciembre, Bell, especialista […]
Agrícolas, bomberos y azafatas buscan estar entre los primeros en recibir la vacuna
Se espera que los trabajadores de salud de primera línea, así como los residentes y el personal de los hogares de adultos mayores, reciban las […]
How are States Prioritizing Who Will Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First?
This post reviews the latest information on state priorities for their initial COVID-19 vaccine allocations to assess which populations will get the vaccine first.
